Six: Major G. W. Stilwell, Royal Hampshire Regiment, who was Mentioned in Despatches for Malaya

General Service 1918-62, 3 clasps, Palestine, Palestine 1945-48, Malaya, with M.I.D. oak leaf (2-Lieut. Stilwell. Hamps. R.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, mounted court-style as worn, nearly extremely fine (6) £300-£400

M.I.D. London Gazette 20 December 1957:
‘In recognition of gallant and distinguished conduct in operations in Malaya.’

Godfrey William Stilwell was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Hampshire Regiment from the Royal Military College, Sandhurst,on 26 August 1937, and was promoted Lieutenant on 26 August 1940; Captain on 26 August 1945; and Major on 26 August 1950. He transferred to the Reserve of Officers on 3 September 1959, and died on 23 August 1971.

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